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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
1
Secretary of State Phil Cook plans a conference with Attorney General Grice to decide on legal action over thousands of automobile tax tags lacking proper issuance. The issue draws letters from concerned citizens, including theatrical audiences who believe luck affects tag numbers.
Secretary of State Phil Cook launched an inquiry into Bibb and Chatham counties refusal to enforce the automobile law and said he would pursue possible legal actions. He criticized the counties for opposing enforcement and noted the state has ample channels to prosecute violators while acknowledging practical delays in license applications and renewals.
Washington March 2 Georgia citizens receive a total of 51 268 000 in war claims approved by the Senate after years in suspension The awards include John A Crus selle Atlanta administratrix of William H Rice estate 4190 St Philips Church Atlanta 800 Masonic Hall trustees Atlanta 8470 Other Atlanta claimants Kath rine Kelton 500 Mary A Landis 1200 S Inman administrator of Jacob B Russell estate 3210 Acworth Church of Christ 490 Dalton Catholic Church 3680 First Presbyterian Church Dalton 900 Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church Abenezer 225 Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church Henry County 500 First Baptist Church Lafayette 400 African Methodist Episcopal Church Mina Stte 425 Methodist Church Powder Springs 380 Baptist Church Powder Springs 50 0 Methodist Church Ringgold 750 Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Ringgold 400 Presbyterian Church Marietta 3400 Episcopal Home 1300 100 000 For W M I Washington March 3 The House approves Virginia Military Institute damages 400 000 caused by fire during the occupation by Federal troops under General Hunter The measure ends up before the President and moves to the Senate.
Washington March 3 The sixty third congress exits under intense pressure as both houses rush to pass bills resolutions and reports before adjournment at noon tomorrow. Filibusters and party clashes shape the final acts including a ship purchase measure and late rural credit debate.
Supreme Chancellor Brigham S. Young of Ada Ohio addressed a large Knights of Pythias gathering at the Kiser hall. Talks by Georgia leaders highlighted the order’s charity efforts including 40 million dollars spent, 1.2 million in reserve, and investments in Georgia state bonds. The visit included city tours, a theater party for Mrs Young, and plans for a banquet hosted by Walter P. Andrews with W. G. Moore assisting.
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Atlanta residents can support three philanthropic institutions at a charity bazar in the Auditorium with vaudeville acts this afternoon and evening. Notable participants include Mrs Hammond, Mrs Harris, Mrs Cooney, Miss Battey, and Miss Hallman. A grand ball follows the vaudeville, hosted by prominent locals, with a Fifth Regiment band providing music and a 50 cent admission granting floor access for dancing. Contest for the Queen sees votes for several young women including Hallman and Lipscomb among others. Home for the Friendlies and Home for the Incucables along with the Georgia Society for Children are among the hosting groups today.
A passenger train on the Georgia rail road No. 4 derailed last night at 11 16 due to a split switch 360 yards from Buckhead. The engine and four cars were thrown off the track. Fireman Partee died, engineer Bryant was unharmed, and some passengers were slightly injured as the four cars nearest the freight engine overturned and caught fire.
Two men robbed the Bank of Gillham, taking $1,060 from the president and another man after forcing them to accompany the criminals into the country. They escaped on horseback, marking a bold daytime heist in Degueen, Arkansas.
Wallace W. Lambdin of Waycross was nominated by President Wilson and swiftly confirmed as United States district judge for the southern district of Georgia. The move, supported by Senator Harris and endorsed by Senators Hoke Smith and Thomas W. Hardwick, positions Lambdin to reside in Savannah and oversee admiralty practice, with a retirement age looming after 19 years on the bench.
The Paris Temps reports the Allied fleet bombarding forts at the Dardanelles with nine battleships and French ships engaging Toll No. 3 and White CHI while seaplanes survey and mine sweeping continues. A Russian cruiser joins the fleet as Turkish defenses resist.
Unclear OCR reads unsettled prophecy of rain Thursday night or Friday with a low near 35 and high around 46. Mentions normal temps and rainfall in past 24 hours, but data are garbled. No clear station or dates.
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